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Genprex Receives Notice of Allowance for Multiple Patents for Reqorsa® Gene Therapy with PD-L1 and PD-1 Antibodies to Treat Cancers
Prnewswire· 2025-08-18 13:29
Core Viewpoint - Genprex, Inc. has received patent allowances for its lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio for oncology treatments [1][2][3] Intellectual Property Developments - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office have issued Notices of Allowance for patents covering the use of Reqorsa in combination with PD-L1 and PD-1 antibodies, respectively, with both patents set to expire in 2037 at the earliest [1][3] - Genprex has also secured patents for Reqorsa in combination with PD-L1 antibodies in Korea and is pursuing additional patent applications in Europe, Canada, Brazil, China, and Israel [3] Clinical Trial Information - The Acclaim-3 study is a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating Reqorsa in combination with Genentech's Tecentriq® for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) [5] - The Acclaim-3 trial has received FDA Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation, indicating its potential significance in treating this patient population [5] Company Overview - Genprex, Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing therapies for cancer and diabetes, utilizing a non-viral Oncoprex® Delivery System for its gene therapies [6] - The company's lead product candidate, Reqorsa, is being evaluated in clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), both of which have received FDA Fast Track Designation [6]
Genprex Selected to Present Trial Design of Acclaim-3 Clinical Trial Evaluating Reqorsa® Gene Therapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer at 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting
Prnewswire· 2025-04-24 12:15
Presentation to Highlight Genprex's Study of Reqorsa Gene Therapy in Combination with Tecentriq® for the Treatment of Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, today announced that it has been selected to present at the upcoming 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual M ...
Genprex Announces Research Collaborators' Abstract Published in Cancer Research Supplement Proceedings
Prnewswire· 2025-04-22 12:15
Core Viewpoint - Genprex, Inc. announced the publication of positive preclinical data on its lead drug candidate, Reqorsa® Gene Therapy, for treating KRASG12C mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) [1][2][3] Group 1: Research and Development - The abstract detailing the preclinical data was published in the online Proceedings supplement of Cancer Research [1] - The data will be presented at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting, highlighting advances in cancer treatment [2][3] - The study demonstrated that TUSC2 gene therapy (REQORSA) effectively overcomes acquired resistance to sotorasib in KRASG12C mutant NSCLC mouse xenografts [4][5][6] Group 2: Mechanism and Efficacy - Acquired resistance to Lumakras® (sotorasib) presents a significant challenge in treating KRASG12C mutant NSCLC, necessitating alternative strategies [4] - TUSC2 gene therapy exhibits multifunctional activity, inhibiting downstream signaling pathways, inducing tumor cell death, and activating immune responses [4][5] - REQORSA alone showed significant antitumor efficacy, and a synergistic effect was observed when combined with sotorasib [5][6] Group 3: Product Information - Reqorsa® Gene Therapy consists of a plasmid containing the TUSC2 gene encapsulated in non-viral lipid-based nanoparticles [7] - The therapy is designed to specifically target cancer cells while minimizing uptake by normal tissue, with laboratory studies showing 10 to 33 times greater uptake in tumor cells compared to normal cells [8] Group 4: Company Overview - Genprex, Inc. is focused on developing gene therapies for cancer and diabetes, utilizing its Oncoprex® Delivery System [9] - The company’s lead product candidate, Reqorsa, is currently being evaluated in clinical trials for NSCLC and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) [9]